Adventure To The Bowl

After rising before dawn, you prepare for a unique Amazonian challenge: the Adventure to the Bowl. With your guide leading the way, you trek down winding trails, moving from Terra Firme forest into lush Palm Swamps, crossing creeks and passing silently through elegant stands of bamboo.

Throughout the journey, the forest awakens around you. Early morning is the perfect time for wildlife sightings—tiny monkeys flit through the canopy, bright tropical birds call out from hidden branches, and jungle rodents scurry across the underbrush. The constant shift in landscapes makes this one of our best hikes for spotting wildlife.

The trail descends gradually, pulling you deeper and deeper into the heart of the forest until you reach the Bowl: a vast, biodiverse lowland in the depths of the Tambopata National Reserve. The Bowl is always fertile and brimming with life, with a pond that expands during the wet season. This is where the adventure intensifies.

A Seasonal Adventure

In the wet season, the Bowl transforms. Water levels rise, turning parts of the trail into submerged pathways. Depending on the month, water may reach knee height—or even as high as your chest—creating a raw and immersive jungle experience. Trekking through the Bowl at this time means embracing the elements: wet boots, soaked clothes, and the thrill of wading through pristine Amazonian waters. For adventurous souls, it’s an unmatched experience of nature’s power and beauty.

This experience is ideal for young adventure travelers in good physical condition, ready to take on the challenge of wading chest-deep through flooded trails, feeling the soft pull of the mud beneath their boots and the cool rush of water against their skin. It’s an exploration that demands spirit and strength, rewarding you with sights and sensations few ever witness.

For those considering this trek during the wet season, it’s important to be prepared for changing water levels. Some months, the water remains below boot height, making the path easier to cross. Other times, it rises above, demanding a deeper commitment to the journey.

Your guide will always ensure safety and assess conditions, but the spirit of adventure is key.

Why You’ll Love the Adventure to the Bowl

1. Varied Landscapes, Varied Wildlife: As you journey down into the Bowl, you cross through a tapestry of highland and lowland jungle. Because of this diversity and the hike’s early start, you’re likely to spot incredible wildlife right along the trail. Best of all, the types of animals you see shift with each ecosystem you cross.


2. A True Jungle Challenge: The wet season brings the Amazon to life—and with it, a more demanding trek. Perfect for young, adventurous travelers seeking a raw, immersive experience in one of the most biodiverse regions on Earth.


3. Discover a Unique Watery World: The Bowl remains lush and watery year-round, providing a haven for caimans, amphibians, and birds. In the wet season, the landscape is reborn, offering a rare glimpse into a thriving, flooded forest.

This is not just a hike; it’s a plunge into the Amazon’s living heart, where each step brings you closer to the wild essence of the rainforest.